“His physique is the most insane” - Fans react to Rukiya Anpo’s impressive body ahead of ONE debut against Marat Grigorian

ONE Championship-debuting Rukiya Anpo -- Photo by ONE Championship
ONE Championship-debuting Rukiya Anpo [Image courtesy: ONE Championship]

Japanese kickboxing star Rukiya Anpo prides himself in keeping his body in top form for every fight. It is something that fans have taken note of ahead of his scheduled ONE Championship debut this weekend.

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'Demolition Man' will battle veteran Armenian kickboxer Marat Grigorian in a featherweight kickboxing clash at ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri on Nov. 16 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan.

ONE Championship spotlighted Anpo and the preparation he has had in a video posted on Instagram.

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Fans shared their thoughts on the Himeji, Japan native, including the impressive condition his body is in heading into ONE 173.

"His physique is the most insane in Featherweight.... super broad shoulder," one fan pointed out.
In solid form
In solid form
"Himeji's power has been shown," another user touted.
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Himeji's pride
Himeji's pride
"BMF in Japan 🔥," a fan wrote, underscoring the solid form Anpo has for fight night.
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Rukiya Anpo is one bada** fighter.
Rukiya Anpo is one bada** fighter.
"Look like light weight🔥," a comment said.
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Solid that he looks like a lightweight.
Solid that he looks like a lightweight.
"🔥🔥🔥," one simply typed.
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Rukiya Anpo is lit.
Rukiya Anpo is lit.
"Anpo for the win 🔥," a user called the match in favor of a "tiptop form" Anpo.
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A victory for Anpo?
A victory for Anpo?

Rukiya Anpo came on board ONE Championship after his run in Rizin and K-1. He is eyeing to be the featherweight kickboxing world champion now that he is in the 'Home of Martial Arts'.

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Rukiya Anpo looks to inspire Japanese fans with win at ONE 173

Apart from making it a winning debut in ONE Championship, Rukiya Anpo is out to defeat Marat Grigorian at ONE 173 to inspire Japanese fans with his performance.

He spoke about it in an interview with the promotion, highlighting that a win this weekend will inspire hometown fans to follow him and ONE more.

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Anpo said:

“Again, I recognized ONE is the number one striking organization in the world, and I want to pave the road to make ONE so popular and famous in Japan. I believe I will be one of the top fighters in ONE Championship in terms of skill and fame.”

Looking to clip his push is Grigorian, a seasoned fighter in ONE Championship and who is coming off a huge KO win in his last match.

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Tickets for ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri are available via ePlus in Japan. The event is also live on pay-per-view exclusively at Live.ONEFC.com.

For more information on the marquee event, follow Sportskeeda MMA and ONE Championship.

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Edited by Aziel Karthak
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